Under this Delta Dental plan, you may see any dentist. However, your out-of-pocket costs are lower when you use a dentist on Delta's Preferred Provider Option (PPO)Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)A health care plan that has a contractual agreement with providers to offer health care services at discounted, negotiated fees within a network. The PPO plans may require some cost-sharing with deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance. list.
Once you meet the deductible, you'll be responsible for a percentage of your covered costs, known as coinsuranceCoinsuranceThe portion of expenses that you have to pay for certain covered services, calculated as a percentage. For example, if the coinsurance rate is 20%, then you are responsible for paying 20% of the bill, and the insurance company will pay 80%. . Adults age 19 or older are eligible for the orthodontic benefitOrthodontic CoverageA treatment that aligns a person’s teeth, which may include the use of braces. with this plan.
Plan details
- CU Health Plan - Choice Dental Benefits Coverage Summary (1 page)
- CU Health Plan - Choice Dental Full Benefits Booklet (19 pages)
- Right Start 4 Kids Program (1 page)
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Plan Type | PPO Provider Network | Premier ProviderPremier Delta Dental ProviderA non-PPO provider that has negotiated a higher fee allowance. You will pay more out-of-pocket expenses. Network** | Non-Participating*** |
Plan Year Benefit | $2,500* | $2,500* | $2,500* |
Deductible (Children under 13 exlcuded) | $25 per person | $75 per peson | $75 per person |
Preventative & Diagnostic Services | 0% coinsurance and no deductible | 0% coinsurance and no deductible | 0% coinsurance and no deductible |
Basic ServicesBasic Dental ServicesIncludes fillings, endodontics (root canal), periodontics (gum disease) and oral surgery (extractions). Refer to each plan’s summary for further details. | 20-25% coinsurance | 40-50% coinsurance | 40-50% coinsurance |
Major ServicesMajor Dental ServicesIncludes crowns, bridges, partials, dentures, implants. Refer to each plan’s summary for further details. | 25% coinsurance | 60% coinsurance | 60% coinsurance |
OrthodonticsOrthodontic CoverageA treatment that aligns a person’s teeth, which may include the use of braces. | 40% coinsurance after deductible | 60% coinsurance after deductible | 60% coinsurance after deductible |
* Combination of in and out-of-network services. ** The Premier percentage of benefits is limited to the Premier Maximum Plan Allowance. |
*** The non-participating percentage of benefits is limited to the non-participating Maximum Plan Allowance. You will be responsible for the difference between the non-participating Maximum Plan Allowance and the full fee charged by the dentist. |